Alegra

5406-5408 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

American

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2016

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Alegra three times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Alegra's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 25, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Alegra's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2016

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SITTING ON PREP TABLE: CHEESE (68.2F); BEANS (73.5F); PORK (79.1F). TOTAL OF 15LBS, VALUED AT $80. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARD DENATURED FOODS. CRITITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPERATOR NOT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERELY SET UP. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ONLY WASHING UTENSILS OUT OF PLASTIC CONTAINER (WITHOUT SANITIZING). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INACCESSIBLE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR. DISHES IN SINK. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINK. OBSERVED DISHES IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. (SINK INACCESSIBLE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED MORE THAN 2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED ALL ENTRY WAYS MUST BE RODENT PROOF. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION COVERS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 1, 2013

License

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS,

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, MUST STORE ALL STOCK AND WANTED ITEMS 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND FLOOR,

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alegra last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alegra on file is from Mar 25, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Alegra's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Alegra have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Alegra means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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